The committee chair in the [[112th United States Congress|112th Congress]] is [[John F. Kerry]] ([[Democratic|D]]).

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The committee chair in the [[112th United States Congress|112th Congress]] was [[John F. Kerry]] ([[Democratic|D]]).

==Membership==

==Membership==

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|Dem2=Barbara Boxer

|Dem2=Barbara Boxer

|demstate2=California

|demstate2=California

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|Dem3=Jeanne Shaheen

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|Dem3=Ben Cardin

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|demstate3=New Hampshire

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|demstate3=Maryland

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|Dem4=Chris Coons

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|Dem4=Jeanne Shaheen

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|demstate4=Delaware

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|demstate4=New Hampshire

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|Dem5=Richard Durbin

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|Dem5=Chris Coons

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|demstate5=Illinois

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|demstate5=Delaware

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|Dem6=Tom Udall

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|Dem6=Richard Durbin

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|demstate6=New Mexico

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|demstate6=Illinois

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|Dem7=Chris Murphy

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|Dem7=Tom Udall

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|demstate7=Connecticut

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|demstate7=New Mexico

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|Dem8=Tim Kaine

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|Dem8=Chris Murphy

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|demstate8=Virginia

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|demstate8=Connecticut

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|Dem9=Edward Markey

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|Dem9=Tim Kaine

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|demstate9=Massachusetts

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|demstate9=Virginia

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|Dem10=Edward Markey

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|demstate10=Massachusetts

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==Subcommittees==

==Subcommittees==

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<big>'''African Affairs'''</big>

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<big>'''African Affairs'''</big><br>

The subcommittee has geographic responsibilities corresponding to those of the Bureau of African Affairs in the Department of State. It considers all matters concerning U.S. relations with countries in Africa, with the exception of countries bordering on the Mediterranean Sea from Egypt to Morocco, which are under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

The subcommittee has geographic responsibilities corresponding to those of the Bureau of African Affairs in the Department of State. It considers all matters concerning U.S. relations with countries in Africa, with the exception of countries bordering on the Mediterranean Sea from Egypt to Morocco, which are under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

*113th Congress Chair: [[Christopher A. Coons]] (DE)

*113th Congress Chair: [[Christopher A. Coons]] (DE)

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|Committee1= SUBCOMMITTEE ON AFRICAN AFFAIRS

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|Committee1=Subcommittee on African Affairs

|Rep1=Jeff Flake

|Rep1=Jeff Flake

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|gopleader1=Ranking Member

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|Dem1= Christopher Coons

|Dem1= Christopher Coons

|demleader1=Chairman

|demleader1=Chairman

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|Dem2=Ben Cardin

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|Dem2=Richard Durbin

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|Dem3=Richard Durbin

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|Dem3=Ben Cardin

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|Dem4=Tom Udall

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|Dem4=Jeanne Shaheen

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|Dem5=Jeanne Shaheen

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|Dem5=Tom Udall

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<big>'''East Asian and Pacific Affairs'''</big>

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<big>'''East Asian and Pacific Affairs'''</big><br>

The subcommittee has geographic responsibilities corresponding to those of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in the Department of State and considers all matters concerning U.S. relations with the countries of that region. It also considers matters related to regional organizations such as the Association of South East Asian Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

The subcommittee has geographic responsibilities corresponding to those of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in the Department of State and considers all matters concerning U.S. relations with the countries of that region. It also considers matters related to regional organizations such as the Association of South East Asian Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

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*113th Congress Chair: [[Ben Cardin]] ()

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*113th Congress Chair: [[Ben Cardin]] (MD)

*112th Congress Chair: [[Jim Webb]] (VA)<ref name="subs"/>

*112th Congress Chair: [[Jim Webb]] (VA)<ref name="subs"/>

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|Committee1=SUBCOMMITTEE ON EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS

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|Committee1=Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs

|Rep1= Marco Rubio

|Rep1= Marco Rubio

|gopleader1=Ranking Member

|gopleader1=Ranking Member

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|Dem1=Ben Cardin

|Dem1=Ben Cardin

|demleader1=Chairman

|demleader1=Chairman

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|Dem2=Barbara Boxer

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|Dem2=Christopher Murphy

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|Dem3=Robert Casey

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|Dem3=Barbara Boxer

|Dem4=Tom Udall

|Dem4=Tom Udall

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|Dem5=Christopher Murphy

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|Dem5=Ed Markey

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<big>'''European Affairs'''</big>

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<big>'''European Affairs'''</big><br>

The subcommittee deals with all matters concerning U.S. relations with the countries on the continent of Europe (except the states of Central Asia that are within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs), and with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Matters relating to Greenland and the northern polar region are also the responsibility of this subcommittee.

The subcommittee deals with all matters concerning U.S. relations with the countries on the continent of Europe (except the states of Central Asia that are within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs), and with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Matters relating to Greenland and the northern polar region are also the responsibility of this subcommittee.

This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

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*113th Congress Chair: [[Christopher Murphy]] (

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*113th Congress Chair: [[Christopher Murphy]] (CT)

*112th Congress Chair: [[Jeanne Shaheen]] (NH)<ref name="subs"/>

*112th Congress Chair: [[Jeanne Shaheen]] (NH)<ref name="subs"/>

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|Committee1=SUBCOMMITTEE ON EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

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|Committee1=Subcommittee on European Affairs

|Rep1=Ron Johnson

|Rep1=Ron Johnson

|gopleader1=Ranking Member

|gopleader1=Ranking Member

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|Dem1=Christopher Murphy

|Dem1=Christopher Murphy

|demleader1=Chairman

|demleader1=Chairman

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|Dem2=Robert Casey

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|Dem2=Jeanne Shaheen

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|Dem3=Jeanne Shaheen

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|Dem3=Ed Markey

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|Dem4=Christopher Coons

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|Dem4=Ben Cardin

|Dem5=Richard Durbin

|Dem5=Richard Durbin

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<big>'''International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs and International Environmental Protection, and Peace Corps'''</big>

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<big>'''International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs and International Environmental Protection, and Peace Corps'''</big><br>

The subcommittee's responsibilities include general oversight responsibility for U.S. development policy and foreign assistance programs. It includes U.S. bilateral humanitarian, development, economic, trade and security assistance programs carried out by the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and other U.S. agencies, and U.S. voluntary contributions to international organizations providing assistance to foreign nations. It also includes matters related to: (1) international monetary policy, including U.S. participation in international financial institutions; (2) U.S. foreign economic policy, including export enhancement and trade promotion; and (3) international investment, protection of intellectual property, and technological transfer. Finally, the subcommittee is responsible for matters related to all of the activities and programs of the Peace Corps, international energy security, and international environmental protection, including the oceans and space.

The subcommittee's responsibilities include general oversight responsibility for U.S. development policy and foreign assistance programs. It includes U.S. bilateral humanitarian, development, economic, trade and security assistance programs carried out by the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and other U.S. agencies, and U.S. voluntary contributions to international organizations providing assistance to foreign nations. It also includes matters related to: (1) international monetary policy, including U.S. participation in international financial institutions; (2) U.S. foreign economic policy, including export enhancement and trade promotion; and (3) international investment, protection of intellectual property, and technological transfer. Finally, the subcommittee is responsible for matters related to all of the activities and programs of the Peace Corps, international energy security, and international environmental protection, including the oceans and space.

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*113th Congress Chair: [[Tim Kaine]]

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*113th Congress Chair: [[Ed Markey]] (MA)

*112th Congress Chair: [[Benjamin L. Cardin]] (MD)<ref name="subs"/>

*112th Congress Chair: [[Benjamin L. Cardin]] (MD)<ref name="subs"/>

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|Committee1=SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOREIGN ASSISTANCE, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND PEACE CORPS

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|Committee1=Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, International Environmental Protection, and Peace Corps

The subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters involving international operations and organizations, human rights, democracy, and global women's issues. This jurisdiction includes the general oversight responsibility for the Department of State, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Foreign Service, and public diplomacy. It also includes oversight responsibility for United States participation in the United Nations, its affiliated organizations, and other international organizations not under the jurisdiction of other subcommittees. Finally, it includes general oversight responsibility for U.S. policy in promoting democracy and human rights abroad.

The subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters involving international operations and organizations, human rights, democracy, and global women's issues. This jurisdiction includes the general oversight responsibility for the Department of State, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Foreign Service, and public diplomacy. It also includes oversight responsibility for United States participation in the United Nations, its affiliated organizations, and other international organizations not under the jurisdiction of other subcommittees. Finally, it includes general oversight responsibility for U.S. policy in promoting democracy and human rights abroad.

*113th Congress Chair: [[Barbara Boxer]] (CA)

*113th Congress Chair: [[Barbara Boxer]] (CA)

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|Committee1=SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS, HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY, AND GLOBAL WOMEN'S ISSUES

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|Committee1=Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women's Issues

|Rep1=Rand Paul

|Rep1=Rand Paul

|gopleader1=Ranking Member

|gopleader1=Ranking Member

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|Dem1=Barbara Boxer

|Dem1=Barbara Boxer

|demleader1=Chairman

|demleader1=Chairman

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|Dem2=Robert Casey

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|Dem2=Jeanne Shaheen

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|Dem3=Jeanne Shaheen

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|Dem3=Richard Durbin

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|Dem4=Richard Durbin

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|Dem4=Chris Coons

|Dem5=Tim Kaine

|Dem5=Tim Kaine

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<big>'''Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs'''</big>

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<big>'''Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs'''</big><br>

This subcommittee deals with all matters concerning U.S. relations with the countries of the Middle East and Arab North Africa. This subcommittee's geographic responsibilities also encompass U.S. relations with the countries of South and Central Asia, corresponding to the jurisdiction of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the Department of State. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

This subcommittee deals with all matters concerning U.S. relations with the countries of the Middle East and Arab North Africa. This subcommittee's geographic responsibilities also encompass U.S. relations with the countries of South and Central Asia, corresponding to the jurisdiction of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the Department of State. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

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*113th Congress Chair: [[Robert Casey]]

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*113th Congress Chair: [[Tim Kaine]] (VA)

*112th Congress Chair: [[Robert P. Casey]] (PA)<ref name="subs"/>

*112th Congress Chair: [[Robert P. Casey]] (PA)<ref name="subs"/>

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|Committee1=SUBCOMMITTEE ON NEAR EASTERN AND SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS

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|Committee1=Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs

This subcommittee deals with U.S. relations with the nations of the Western Hemisphere, including Canada and the nations of the Caribbean. The subcommittee also deals with boundary matters, and U.S. policy with regard to the Organization of American States. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (3) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports. This subcommittee also exercises general oversight over all U.S. foreign policy programs and international cooperative efforts to combat the flow of illegal drugs or substances.

This subcommittee deals with U.S. relations with the nations of the Western Hemisphere, including Canada and the nations of the Caribbean. The subcommittee also deals with boundary matters, and U.S. policy with regard to the Organization of American States. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (3) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports. This subcommittee also exercises general oversight over all U.S. foreign policy programs and international cooperative efforts to combat the flow of illegal drugs or substances.

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*113th Congress Chair: [[Tom Udall]]

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*113th Congress Chair: [[Tom Udall]] (NM)

*112th Congress Chair: [[Robert Menendez]] (NJ)<ref name="subs"/>

*112th Congress Chair: [[Robert Menendez]] (NJ)<ref name="subs"/>

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|Committee1=SUBCOMMITTEE ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE AND GLOBAL NARCOTICS AFFAIRS

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|Committee1=Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere and Global Narcotics Affairs

Subcommittees

African Affairs
The subcommittee has geographic responsibilities corresponding to those of the Bureau of African Affairs in the Department of State. It considers all matters concerning U.S. relations with countries in Africa, with the exception of countries bordering on the Mediterranean Sea from Egypt to Morocco, which are under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

East Asian and Pacific Affairs
The subcommittee has geographic responsibilities corresponding to those of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in the Department of State and considers all matters concerning U.S. relations with the countries of that region. It also considers matters related to regional organizations such as the Association of South East Asian Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

European Affairs
The subcommittee deals with all matters concerning U.S. relations with the countries on the continent of Europe (except the states of Central Asia that are within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs), and with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Matters relating to Greenland and the northern polar region are also the responsibility of this subcommittee.

This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs and International Environmental Protection, and Peace Corps
The subcommittee's responsibilities include general oversight responsibility for U.S. development policy and foreign assistance programs. It includes U.S. bilateral humanitarian, development, economic, trade and security assistance programs carried out by the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and other U.S. agencies, and U.S. voluntary contributions to international organizations providing assistance to foreign nations. It also includes matters related to: (1) international monetary policy, including U.S. participation in international financial institutions; (2) U.S. foreign economic policy, including export enhancement and trade promotion; and (3) international investment, protection of intellectual property, and technological transfer. Finally, the subcommittee is responsible for matters related to all of the activities and programs of the Peace Corps, international energy security, and international environmental protection, including the oceans and space.

International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy and Global Women's Issues
The subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters involving international operations and organizations, human rights, democracy, and global women's issues. This jurisdiction includes the general oversight responsibility for the Department of State, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Foreign Service, and public diplomacy. It also includes oversight responsibility for United States participation in the United Nations, its affiliated organizations, and other international organizations not under the jurisdiction of other subcommittees. Finally, it includes general oversight responsibility for U.S. policy in promoting democracy and human rights abroad.

Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs
This subcommittee deals with all matters concerning U.S. relations with the countries of the Middle East and Arab North Africa. This subcommittee's geographic responsibilities also encompass U.S. relations with the countries of South and Central Asia, corresponding to the jurisdiction of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the Department of State. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to: (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) crime and illicit narcotics; (3) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (4) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports.

Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs
This subcommittee deals with U.S. relations with the nations of the Western Hemisphere, including Canada and the nations of the Caribbean. The subcommittee also deals with boundary matters, and U.S. policy with regard to the Organization of American States. This subcommittee's responsibilities include all matters within the geographic region relating to (1) terrorism and non-proliferation; (2) U.S. foreign assistance programs; and (3) the promotion of U.S. trade and exports. This subcommittee also exercises general oversight over all U.S. foreign policy programs and international cooperative efforts to combat the flow of illegal drugs or substances.

Jurisdiction

According to the official Senate website, the jurisdiction of the Foreign Relations Committee includes the following:

Acquisition of land and buildings for embassies and legations in foreign countries.

Boundaries of the United States.

Diplomatic service.

Foreign economic, military, technical, and humanitarian assistance.

Foreign loans.

International activities of the American National Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

International aspects of nuclear energy, including nuclear transfer policy.

International conferences and congresses.

International law as it relates to foreign policy.

International Monetary Fund and other international organizations established primarily for international monetary purposes (except that, at the request of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, any proposed legislation relating to such subjects reported by the Committee on Foreign Relations shall be referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs).

Intervention abroad and declarations of war.

Measures to foster commercial intercourse with foreign nations and to safeguard American business interests abroad.

National security and international aspects of trusteeships of the United States.

Ocean and international environmental and scientific affairs as they relate to foreign policy.

World Bank group, the regional development banks, and other international organizations established primarily for development assistance purposes.

to study and review, on a comprehensive basis, matters relating to the national security policy, foreign policy, and international economic policy as it relates to foreign policy of the United States, and matters relating to food, hunger, and nutrition in foreign countries, and report thereon from time to time.

review and study, on a continuing basis, the application, administration, and execution of those laws or parts of laws, the subject matter of which is within the jurisdiction of the committee.”

responsibility to assist the Senate in its constitutional function of providing “advice and consent” to all treaties entered into by the United States and all nominations to the principal executive branch positions in the field of foreign policy and diplomacy.